Municipal Councillor

Municipal Councillor(India) or ward councillor is an elected representative through municipal elections for a City's Municipal Corporation. The Constitution (SEVENTY-FOURTH AMENDMENT) ACT, 1992 lays down the provision for election of Municipal Councillors. They play an important role in selection of Mayor and representing their wards for many infrastructure and other development activities in their ward. They are helpful in the development of country by participating through local political bodies. They are also the closest link between Government and people.